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Definition and diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is diagnostically classed as an anxiety disorder. A DSM-IV (APA 1994) diagnosis of PTSD is made after a person has been exposed to an extreme traumatic stressor involving direct personal experience of an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self […]
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post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has only existed as a diagnosis since 1980 (American Psychiatric Association 1980), and since 1992, using the International Classification of Diseases. However, the psychological and social effects of being exposed to a traumatic event have been recognized throughout history with ‘shell shock’, ‘traumatic neurosis’ and rape trauma syndrome being earlier means […]
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Treatmenting post-traumatic stress disorder
Treatmenting post-traumatic stress disorder:Preventing PTSD by psychological debriefing Psychological debriefi ng is a single-session interview conducted immediately following a traumatic event intended to help those involved cope with their emotional responses to the trauma and prevent the development of PTSD. It involves encouraging the individual to talk through the event and their emotional reactions to […]
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Anti-stress foods
Certain nutrients have been shown to help with stress. The “fighting five” are the vitamins A, C, and E and the minerals zinc and selenium. These disarm those “nasty” free radicals produced under stress. Foods containing such antioxidants include: plums, tomatoes, kiwi fruits, dark green vegetables (cabbage, kale, broccoli, spinach), seafood, sesame seeds, and pumpkin […]
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Stress management and relaxation techniques
There are several different stress management and relaxation techniques and some suggestions have been given earlier. Specific stress management and relaxation techniques need to work for you. You cannot “fail” the technique, though the technique might “fail” to help you. Before you try any relaxation technique, try to make sure that you are reasonably capable […]
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Ways to deal with stress: top 12 ways of dealing with stress
How to deal with stress? There are 12 ways to deal with stress. The main anti-stress self-help principles are laid out below in a twelve-point plan. 1.Exercise more. The important features are not what you do, but how much, and how often. Regularity is essential, and so is making it aerobic (getting out-of-breath and a […]
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The physiology of stress
Sometimes it is helpful to understand a little more about the physiology of stress. Like each and every animal on this planet, we, the human animal, have a nervous system that “runs” our bodies without us ever thinking about it: it is called the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). This organizes the heart, lungs, kidneys, muscle […]
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Symptoms of stress in women and men
The physical symptoms of stress are very varied. You may experience: feeling tired all the time; your body feeling heavy and listless; worsening sleep patterns; either a poor appetite, or cravings for certain foods: chocolate, junk food, coffee, alcohol; constipation or diarrhoea; constantly breaking down into tears; low sex drive; nervous habits like nail biting, […]
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what causes stress to people
What causes stress to people? The causes of stress are numerous and include: major life changes and life events; noise; crowds; poor sleep, bad diet, unhealthy lifestyle; alcohol or drug misuse (also symptoms of stress); aggravation and abuse; pressure to perform (work, school, sports, etc.); traffic; chemicals; trauma; poverty; discrimination; frustration; pregnancy; work pressures; negative […]
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Three Phases of Stress Response
Stress is ‘a specific kind of biological reaction, which can be expressed emotionally’(Barker 1993). Problems occur when exposure to stress is extended over an interval of time and when that stress is allowed to attain excessive levels. This can weaken the person’s capacity to cope with their everyday problems and, in turn, could lead to […]
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